Isaiah 42:12
New International Version
Let them give glory to the LORD and proclaim his praise in the islands.

New Living Translation
Let the whole world glorify the LORD; let it sing his praise.

English Standard Version
Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the coastlands.

Berean Standard Bible
Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.

King James Bible
Let them give glory unto the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands.

New King James Version
Let them give glory to the LORD, And declare His praise in the coastlands.

New American Standard Bible
Let them give glory to the LORD And declare His praise in the coastlands.

NASB 1995
Let them give glory to the LORD And declare His praise in the coastlands.

NASB 1977
Let them give glory to the LORD, And declare His praise in the coastlands.

Legacy Standard Bible
Let them give glory to Yahweh And declare His praise in the coastlands.

Amplified Bible
Let them give glory to the LORD And declare His praise in the islands and coastlands.

Christian Standard Bible
Let them give glory to the LORD and declare his praise in the coasts and islands.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.

American Standard Version
Let them give glory unto Jehovah, and declare his praise in the islands.

Contemporary English Version
Let them announce his praises everywhere.

English Revised Version
Let them give glory unto the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Let them give glory to the LORD and announce his praise on the coastlands.

Good News Translation
Let those who live in distant lands give praise and glory to the LORD!

International Standard Version
Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands.

Majority Standard Bible
Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.

NET Bible
Let them give the LORD the honor he deserves; let them praise his deeds in the coastlands.

New Heart English Bible
Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands.

Webster's Bible Translation
Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the isles.

World English Bible
Let them give glory to Yahweh, and declare his praise in the islands.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
They ascribe to YHWH glory, "" And they declare His praise in the islands.

Young's Literal Translation
They ascribe to Jehovah honour, And His praise in the isles they declare.

Smith's Literal Translation
They shall set glory to Jehovah, and they shall announce his praise in the islands.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They shall give glory to the Lord, and shall declare his praise in the islands.

Catholic Public Domain Version
They will give glory to the Lord, and they will announce his praise to the islands.

New American Bible
Let them give glory to the LORD, and utter his praise in the coastlands.

New Revised Standard Version
Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the coastlands.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Let them give glory to the LORD and declare his praise in the islands.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they will give glory to LORD JEHOVAH, and his praises they shall show in the islands!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Let them give glory unto the LORD, And declare His praise in the islands.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
They shall give glory to God, and shall proclaim his praises in the islands.
Audio Bible



Context
A New Song of Praise
11Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. 12Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands. 13The LORD goes forth like a mighty one; He stirs up His zeal like a warrior. He shouts; yes, He roars in triumph over His enemies:…

Cross References
Psalm 96:3
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.

Psalm 105:1
Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.

Psalm 113:3
From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised.

Psalm 148:13
Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.

Psalm 72:19
And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.

Psalm 86:9
All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name.

Psalm 145:10-12
All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You. / They will tell of the glory of Your kingdom and speak of Your might, / to make known to men Your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of Your kingdom.

Psalm 67:3
Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You.

Psalm 66:2
Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious.

Psalm 29:2
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.

Revelation 15:4
Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”

Revelation 5:12-13
In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”

Revelation 19:5
Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!”

Philippians 2:10-11
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Romans 15:9-11
so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.”


Treasury of Scripture

Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands.

Isaiah 24:15,16
Wherefore glorify ye the LORD in the fires, even the name of the LORD God of Israel in the isles of the sea…

Isaiah 66:18,19
For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory…

Psalm 22:27
All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.

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Isaiah 42
1. The office of Christ, graced with meekness and constancy.
5. God's promise unto him.
10. An exhortation to praise God for his Gospel
13. God will manifest himself, and check idolatry
18. He reproves the people of incredulity.














Let them give glory to the LORD
This phrase calls for an active response of worship and reverence towards God. The Hebrew word for "glory" is "kavod," which signifies weightiness or honor. In the ancient Near Eastern context, giving glory to someone meant acknowledging their importance and authority. Here, the call is to recognize the LORD's supreme power and majesty. The use of "LORD" in all caps indicates the Hebrew name "YHWH," the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. This phrase invites believers to reflect on God's faithfulness and to respond with heartfelt worship.

and declare His praise
The word "declare" in Hebrew is "nagad," which means to make known or to proclaim. This suggests an outward expression of God's greatness, not just a private acknowledgment. The act of declaring is communal and public, encouraging believers to share God's goodness with others. "Praise" in Hebrew is "tehillah," which refers to a song or hymn of praise. This implies that worship is not only spoken but also sung, reflecting the joy and gratitude of the worshiper. Historically, the Israelites used music and song as integral parts of their worship, and this tradition continues in Christian practice today.

in the islands
The term "islands" in Hebrew is "iyim," which can also be translated as "coastlands" or "distant lands." This phrase expands the scope of worship beyond Israel to include the Gentiles, indicating the universal call to worship God. It reflects the prophetic vision of God's glory being recognized throughout the earth, fulfilling the promise that all nations will come to know Him. In a historical context, this points to the missionary aspect of the faith, where the message of God's salvation is to reach the ends of the earth, inviting all people to participate in the worship of the one true God.

Verse 12. - Let them give glory unto the Lord... in the islands; i.e. "let those who are in the islands," or the maritime tracts, "give glory to God" - a repetition of the last clause of ver. 10. The persistency with which the islands, or the maritime tracts of the west, are mentioned (Isaiah 41:1, 5; Isaiah 42:10, 12; Isaiah 49:1, etc.) may perhaps be accounted for by the fact that Christianity was to obtain its earliest and its most enduring triumphs in these regions.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Let them give
יָשִׂ֥ימוּ (yā·śî·mū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set

glory
כָּב֑וֹד (kā·ḇō·wḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

to the LORD
לַֽיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

and declare
יַגִּֽידוּ׃ (yag·gî·ḏū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous

His praise
וּתְהִלָּת֖וֹ (ū·ṯə·hil·lā·ṯōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8416: Praise, song of praise

in the islands.
בָּאִיִּ֥ים (bā·’î·yîm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 339: A habitable spot, dry land, a coast, an island


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